SEMA Show 2013 Corvette Products - Part 1

The Fountainhead: Corvette’s cup runneth over at SEMA

Maybe the panoply of Corvettes and Corvette parts on display at last year's Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show was inevitable, given the intense interest in the latest iteration of America's Sports Car. And while many aftermarket companies were touting more-generic wares for cars and trucks of all makes, the numbers didn't lie: SEMA '13 was clearly the Year of the Vette. In fact, we came across more show cars and components than we can possibly squeeze into one feature, so look for a sequel in our next issue.

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Although STS Turbo has a new owner, the theme remains the same with a pair of puffers mounted under the rear bumper of this Stingray, rather than under the hood. The company cites several advantages to this unique configuration, such as ease of installation, lower temps, and better weight distribution, among others. Estimated at 600-plus horses, power figures for this prototype were still being finalized at press time.

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The gray C7 in the Lingenfelter Performance Engineering booth was equipped with a head-and-cam package, but LPE still has plenty of development work to do on the new Stingray. In line with its current offerings for the C6, the company will likely offer several packages for the latest Vette, with power starting at around 500 hp and reaching as high as 900 horses with forced induction.

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In a recent issue, our editor opined about the performance potential of a hybrid Corvette. Turns out he was rather prescient in his prognostications. Quanta is striving for a quantum leap in performance with a hybrid upgrade kit, not only for Corvettes, but other sports cars as well. With a claimed output of 770 hp and a mind-bending 1,500 lb-ft of torque, this particular package consists of two 134hp YASA 750 axial-flux electric motors integrated into the differential of a Z06. The pair draw power from an 11.3-kWh lithium-polymer battery pack that is charged both externally and by regenerative braking. Just don’t expect to fit any bags of groceries and golf clubs under the rear hatch.

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Easily one of the nicest ’58 restomods we’ve ever seen came from Legacy Innovations. Initially brought into the shop for minor repairs, the car blossomed into a full-blown project with a tubular chassis and racing suspension, plus a customized 383 with a Moon ITB intake and a five-speed manual from Keisler Engineering.

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Jeff Nowicki of Nowicki Autosport/Design applied his creative talents to the new Stingray in the form of the Concept7, which graced the Mobil 1 display. Adorned with a stylish platter of carbon body components, the car’s high-fiber menu includes a heat-extractor hood, front-grille center bar, fender gill inserts, taillight bezels, A-pillar trim, rear-quarter intakes, and rear spoiler and diffuser.

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SEMA Show 2013 Corvette Products - Part 1

The gray C7 in the Lingenfelter Performance Engineering booth was equipped with a head-and-cam package, but LPE still has plenty of development work to do on the new Stingray. In line with its current offerings for the C6, the company will likely offer several packages for the latest Vette, with power starting at around 500 hp and reaching as high as 900 horses with forced induction.

Although STS Turbo has a new owner, the theme remains the same with a pair of puffers mounted under the rear bumper of this Stingray, rather than under the hood. The company cites several advantages to this unique configuration, such as ease of installation, lower temps, and better weight distribution, among others. Estimated at 600-plus horses, power figures for this prototype were still being finalized at press time.

You can give your new Stingray a quick jolt of “juice” with Nitrous Express’ C7 EFI Plate System. This LT1-specific kit feature spray-bar-less technology for optimum atomization and distribution. For a quick and simple install, the billet plate bolts right between the throttle body and intake. Also, the solenoids are integrated into the plate for a clean look without any extra plumbing work.

Trick Flow Specialties’ upcoming GenX 260 square-port heads for the LS7 (right) are designed to work on any LS-based engine block with a minimum bore diameter of 4.100 inches. To improve on the factory design, TFS added material to the A356-T61 aluminum castings for increased rigidity. Also new are TFS’ GenX LS “Porter’s Castings” in a C5-R configuration (top). Intended for pro engine builders, they come with unfinished ports and chambers.

Developed for ’97-’04 C5 Corvettes, Airaid’s Cold Air Intake System is said to improve horsepower and torque by eliminating flow restrictions. Designed to work with factory tuning, it’s made in the USA and backed by a “No Hassle” lifetime warranty. A genuine carbon-fiber intake tube is an optional upgrade.

What Sony PlayStation would be complete without a signature Gran Turismo edition of the new Stingray? Even though the ride is simulated in cyberspace, the performance is all real in this Corvette concept, which celebrates the 15th anniversary of the videogame with a host of custom mods both inside and out.

While this mock-up of Edelbrock’s new LT1 E-Force supercharger was completed just ahead of the show, the finished version—due by the time you read this—promises to be a solid addition to the line. An air-to-water intercooler is included, and since the blower case fits under the stock hook, no body mods are necessary. Expect output in excess of 600 hp on an otherwise stock LT1.

Working with Tommie Z of Stingray Garage, Pfadt Race Engineering introduced a preliminary version of its new P58 package for the Corvette Stingray. Pfadt provided the performance upgrades, consisting of a 580hp LT1 enhanced by a carbon cold-air intake, tri-Y headers and a sport-tuned exhaust. Tommie Z, meanwhile, handled the aero kit, which includes carbon-fiber chin, rocker, and rear-deck spoilers.

Looking to enhance the ride quality and handling of your C5 or C6 Corvette? Check out RideTech’s new HQ/TQ coilover shocks. They offer easy adjustability and are backed by the company’s full technical support, greatly simplifying the process of swapping out the factory monoleaf setup.

The gray C7 in the Lingenfelter Performance Engineering booth was equipped with a head-and-cam package, but LPE still has plenty of development work to do on the new Stingray. In line with its current offerings for the C6, the company will likely offer several packages for the latest Vette, with power starting at around 500 hp and reaching as high as 900 horses with forced induction.

In a recent issue, our editor opined about the performance potential of a hybrid Corvette. Turns out he was rather prescient in his prognostications. Quanta is striving for a quantum leap in performance with a hybrid upgrade kit, not only for Corvettes, but other sports cars as well. With a claimed output of 770 hp and a mind-bending 1,500 lb-ft of torque, this particular package consists of two 134hp YASA 750 axial-flux electric motors integrated into the differential of a Z06. The pair draw power from an 11.3-kWh lithium-polymer battery pack that is charged both externally and by regenerative braking. Just don’t expect to fit any bags of groceries and golf clubs under the rear hatch.

Wiseco’s new enhanced-combustion forged pistons are available in low- and high-compression ratios for the new Gen V LT1 engine found in the C7 Corvette. Ask for PN AW-05913, then turn up the boost.

Green Filter USA has introduced a new high-performance air filter said to improve intake airflow for more power and better fuel efficiency on the ’14 Corvette Stingray. As with other Green Filter products, this U.S.-made unit is both washable and reusable, and constructed of a woven cotton material and steel mesh. It’s also made via a manufacturing process that eliminates urethane bleed, providing the most surface area available.

Comp Cams has a new lineup of high-performance camshafts designed to improve the valve action on GM’s Gen V engines, including the ’14 Stingray’s LT1. They’re engineered to significantly increase torque and power throughout the rpm range, yet maintain excellent off-idle responsiveness and driveability. They also work in concert with the latest technology such as direct injection, active fuel management, and variable valve timing. VETTE

Easily one of the nicest ’58 restomods we’ve ever seen came from Legacy Innovations. Initially brought into the shop for minor repairs, the car blossomed into a full-blown project with a tubular chassis and racing suspension, plus a customized 383 with a Moon ITB intake and a five-speed manual from Keisler Engineering.

Now available from Kooks are these long-tube headers and X-crossover pipe for the ’14 Stingray. Measuring 17⁄8 x 3 and 3 x 3 inches, respectively, and featuring Kooks’ 49-state-legal Green Catalytic Converters, the system offers big horsepower and torque increases along with a lifetime warranty.

Argentine-born Al Camano was a pro soccer player, track-and-field world champion, and Olympic gold medalist before becoming a serious motorsports enthusiast. Shown here is his ’06 C6, in which he won the 2012 SCCA Cal Club Regional Championship and the coveted SCCA Rookie of the Year award. Upgrades to the T1-class racer include ZR1 bodywork (for wider tire fitment), a NASCAR-style rollcage, and a full, competition-spec Wilwood brake system.

Jeff Nowicki of Nowicki Autosport/Design applied his creative talents to the new Stingray in the form of the Concept7, which graced the Mobil 1 display. Adorned with a stylish platter of carbon body components, the car’s high-fiber menu includes a heat-extractor hood, front-grille center bar, fender gill inserts, taillight bezels, A-pillar trim, rear-quarter intakes, and rear spoiler and diffuser.

Here's a sampling of new Chevy Corvette C7 parts from the performance aftermarket’s biggest show. GM released the 2014 Corvette Stingray just weeks ahead of the 2013 SEMA show, and despite minimal prep time, Vette-parts manufacturers managed to cook up an appealing, if limited, menu of speed parts for the all-new C7. » Read More